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Pirates Outslug Giants 13-12 in Walk-Off Win

The Pittsburgh Pirates edged the San Francisco Giants 13-12 in a wild game that featured a historic nine-run inning and a walk-off error. Both starting aces struggled, with the Pirates' Paul Skenes allowing five runs and the Giants' Logan Webb surrendering nine.

By Tertius News AI Desk 2 distinct · 2 mastheads · 2 articles Version 1 Coverage Sep 2, 2026 Published 4h ago

A Night of Offensive Fireworks

The Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the San Francisco Giants 13-12 on Tuesday night in a game that featured explosive offense and a dramatic finish. The Pirates scored nine runs in the third inning, a feat that propelled them to a franchise milestone, but they needed a walk-off error to seal the victory.

Paul Skenes started for the Pirates, opposed by Giants ace Logan Webb. Neither pitcher lasted long. Skenes went 4.2 innings, allowing eight hits and five runs while walking three and striking out four. Webb had a disastrous outing, lasting just 2.0 innings, pitching to seven batters in the third inning without recording an out. He allowed nine hits and nine runs, walking two and striking out one.

The Pirates struck first with two runs in the bottom of the first inning, courtesy of an RBI single by Nick Gonzalez and a run-scoring hit by Oneil Cruz. The Giants responded emphatically in the top of the second, scoring five runs, highlighted by a three-run home run from Rafael Devers.

Historic Third Inning

The game turned in the bottom of the third. The Pirates sent 13 batters to the plate, scoring nine runs to take an 11-5 lead. Oneil Cruz led the charge, recording a pair of RBI singles in the inning. Jacob Gonzalez and Jared Triolo each walked with the bases loaded, while Henry Davis and Spencer Horwitz contributed two-run singles. The first nine hitters of the inning reached base safely, all on singles.

That nine-run inning made the 2026 Pirates only the fourth team in franchise history (joining the 1944, 1894, and 1893 squads) to record three separate nine-run innings in a single season, and the first to do so in 82 years.

The Giants chipped away, pulling two runs back in the sixth. Brandon Lowe answered with a solo home run in the seventh, the only long ball of the game, extending the Pirates' lead to 12-7.

A Tumultuous Finish

San Francisco stormed back in the top of the eighth, scoring five runs to tie the game at 12-12. Drew Cavanaugh hit a two-run double, and Nate Furman added a two-run single.

In the bottom of the ninth, with the game tied, Rafael Flores Jr. hit a ball in play that forced an error by the third baseman, allowing the winning run to score and giving the Pirates a 13-12 walk-off victory.

Team Effort and Playoff Push

Every Pirates starter recorded at least one hit, and eight of them drove in at least one run. The team collected 19 hits to the Giants' 16. Oneil Cruz finished 4-for-6 with four RBIs.

The Pirates used six relief pitchers after Skenes' start. The win improved Pittsburgh's record to 68-71, and they are now five games back for the National League's final wild-card spot. The team is riding a three-game winning streak.

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Heavy.

Framing: emphasizes the Pirates' dramatic, high-scoring victory, characterizing it as 'insane' and a 'slugfest'. — excited and admiring

as of Sep 2, 2026, 5:17 AM UTC

Facts Included:

Paul Skenes started on the mound Tuesday night for the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Skenes was opposed by San Francisco Giants ace Logan Webb.
The final score was 13-12, a win for the Pirates.
Skenes went 2 innings, allowing eight hits and five runs while walking three and striking out four.
Webb lasted just 0 innings, pitching to seven batters in the third inning without recording an out.
Webb allowed nine hits and nine runs while walking two and striking out just one.
The Pirates scored twice in the bottom of the first, including an RBI single by Nick Gonzalez and a run-scoring hit by Oneil Cruz.
The Giants responded with five runs in the top of the second, punctuated by a three-run home run from Rafael Devers.
The Pirates put up nine runs in the bottom of the third, with hits from Cruz, Jacob Gonzalez, Jared Triolo, Henry Davis, Spencer Horwitz, and Oneil Cruz.
The Giants pulled two runs back in the sixth.
Brandon Lowe hit a solo homer in the seventh for the Pirates.
San Francisco tied the game with five runs in the top of the eighth, including a two-run double from Drew Cavanaugh and a two-run single from Nate Furman.
The Pirates won in the bottom of the ninth when a ball in play by Rafael Flores Jr. forced an error on the third baseman.
All nine players that started the game for the Pirates notched at least one hit.
Eight of those had at least one RBI.
The Pirates’ first nine hitters in the third inning reached safely, all on singles.

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Yardbarker

Framing: highlights the team's historic inning and the dramatic walk-off win

as of Sep 2, 2026, 5:48 AM UTC

Facts Included:

The Pirates beat the Giants 13-12 with a walk-off win.
The Pirates scored nine of their 13 runs in the third inning.
The 2026 Pirates became only the fourth Pirates team (1944, 1894, 1893) ever to record three separate nine-run innings in one season and the first to do so in 82 years.
Brendan Lowe hit a solo home run in the seventh, the only long ball of the game.
Oneil Cruz went 4-for--6 with four RBI, including a pair of RBI singles in the third inning.
Pittsburgh blew a six-run lead and had to mount a comeback.
The Pirates went through six relief pitchers following Skenes' start.
Pittsburgh now has a 68-71 record and is five games back for the National League's final wild-card spot.
The Pirates are riding a three-game win streak.

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Claim	Confidence	Status
ClaimPaul Skenes started on the mound Tuesday night for the Pittsburgh Pirates.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Heavy. as of Sep 2, 2026, 5:17 AM UTC
ClaimSkenes was opposed by San Francisco Giants ace Logan Webb.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Heavy. as of Sep 2, 2026, 5:17 AM UTC
ClaimThe final score was 13-12, a win for the Pirates.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Heavy. as of Sep 2, 2026, 5:17 AM UTC, Yardbarker as of Sep 2, 2026, 5:48 AM UTC
ClaimSkenes went 4.2 innings, allowing eight hits and five runs while walking three and striking out four.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Heavy. as of Sep 2, 2026, 5:17 AM UTC, Yardbarker as of Sep 2, 2026, 5:48 AM UTC
ClaimWebb lasted just 2.0 innings, pitching to seven batters in the third inning without recording an out.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Heavy. as of Sep 2, 2026, 5:17 AM UTC
ClaimWebb allowed nine hits and nine runs while walking two and striking out just one.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Heavy. as of Sep 2, 2026, 5:17 AM UTC
ClaimThe Pirates scored twice in the bottom of the first, including an RBI single by Nick Gonzalez and a run-scoring hit by Oneil Cruz.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Heavy. as of Sep 2, 2026, 5:17 AM UTC
ClaimThe Giants responded with five runs in the top of the second, punctuated by a three-run home run from Rafael Devers.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Heavy. as of Sep 2, 2026, 5:17 AM UTC
ClaimThe Pirates put up nine runs in the bottom of the third.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Heavy. as of Sep 2, 2026, 5:17 AM UTC, Yardbarker as of Sep 2, 2026, 5:48 AM UTC
ClaimIn the third inning, Cruz had an RBI single, Jacob Gonzalez walked with the bases loaded, Jared Triolo walked with the bases loaded, Henry Davis and Spencer Horwitz each had two-run singles, and Cruz had another two-run single.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Heavy. as of Sep 2, 2026, 5:17 AM UTC
ClaimThe Giants pulled two runs back in the sixth.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Heavy. as of Sep 2, 2026, 5:17 AM UTC
ClaimBrandon Lowe hit a solo homer in the seventh for the Pirates.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Heavy. as of Sep 2, 2026, 5:17 AM UTC, Yardbarker as of Sep 2, 2026, 5:48 AM UTC
ClaimSan Francisco tied the game with five runs in the top of the eighth, including a two-run double from Drew Cavanaugh and a two-run single from Nate Furman.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Heavy. as of Sep 2, 2026, 5:17 AM UTC
ClaimThe Pirates won in the bottom of the ninth when a ball in play by Rafael Flores Jr. forced an error on the third baseman.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Heavy. as of Sep 2, 2026, 5:17 AM UTC, Yardbarker as of Sep 2, 2026, 5:48 AM UTC
ClaimAll nine players that started the game for the Pirates notched at least one hit.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Heavy. as of Sep 2, 2026, 5:17 AM UTC
ClaimEight of those had at least one RBI.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Heavy. as of Sep 2, 2026, 5:17 AM UTC
ClaimThe Pirates’ first nine hitters in the third inning reached safely, all on singles.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Heavy. as of Sep 2, 2026, 5:17 AM UTC
ClaimThe 2026 Pirates became only the fourth Pirates team (1944, 1894, 1893) ever to record three separate nine-run innings in one season.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Yardbarker as of Sep 2, 2026, 5:48 AM UTC
ClaimThe 2026 Pirates are the first Pirates team to record three separate nine-run innings in one season in 82 years.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Yardbarker as of Sep 2, 2026, 5:48 AM UTC
ClaimBrendan Lowe hit the only long ball of the game, a solo home run in the seventh.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Heavy. as of Sep 2, 2026, 5:17 AM UTC, Yardbarker as of Sep 2, 2026, 5:48 AM UTC
ClaimOneil Cruz went 4-for-6 with four RBI.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Yardbarker as of Sep 2, 2026, 5:48 AM UTC
ClaimPittsburgh blew a six-run lead and had to mount a comeback.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Yardbarker as of Sep 2, 2026, 5:48 AM UTC
ClaimThe Pirates went through six relief pitchers following Skenes' start.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Yardbarker as of Sep 2, 2026, 5:48 AM UTC
ClaimPittsburgh now has a 68-71 record.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Yardbarker as of Sep 2, 2026, 5:48 AM UTC
ClaimPittsburgh is five games back for the National League's final wild-card spot.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Yardbarker as of Sep 2, 2026, 5:48 AM UTC
ClaimThe Pirates are riding a three-game win streak.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Yardbarker as of Sep 2, 2026, 5:48 AM UTC

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2 distinct · 2 mastheads · 2 articles consulted: Heavy., Yardbarker 26 claims extracted Version 1 Written 2026-09-02